Tuesday, May 14, 2013
The NJDOT Fiscal Year 2013 Municipal Aid Program awarded East Windsor a grant for road improvements.
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Tuesday, May 14
East Windsor Township has been awarded a $249,000 grant from the New Jersey Department of Transportation Fiscal Year 2013 Municipal Aid Program for roadway improvements to the entire length of Yorkshire Drive from Oak Creek Road to Wiltshire Drive. The $249,000 state grant will be used to resurface the roadway, as well as other associated improvements to curbing, drainage and handicap ramps. Construction work will be undertaken over the summer. "We are pleased to receive this roadway improvement grant for Yorkshire Drive, and look forward to continuing our efforts to improve another important roadway area in East Windsor," Mironov said. "Yorkshire Drive, which serves the Township’s only middle school and many homes and residents, is a …
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Triggered by shorter days and cooler weather, deer disperse and move around considerably as they search for mates. Deer behavior is likely to be sudden and unpredictable.
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Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Editor's Note: The following is a news release issued by the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Fish and Wildlife is urging motorists to be alert for white-tailed deer on roads across the state with the arrival of the fall breeding season, especially during morning and evening commutes when visibility may be poor and deer are more active. “White-tailed deer are on the move and unpredictable during this season,” said Division of Fish and Wildlife Director David Chanda. “Deer are much more likely to dart into roads without warning at this time of year. Drivers should be extra alert to avoid collisions that could result in injuries and damage to their vehicles.” Deer movements …
Thursday, October 4, 2012
The bridge carrying Interstate 195 over the New Jersey Turnpike in Robbinsville was damaged when a truck crashed and caught fire beneath it Wednesday morning, killing the truck's driver. The lane closure is expected to last up to six weeks.
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Thursday, October 4, 2012
Editor's Note: The following is a news release issued by the New Jersey Department of Transportation. NJDOT Commissioner James Simpson tonight (Wednesday, Oct. 3) announced that westbound traffic on a heavily traveled Interstate 195 overpass over the New Jersey Turnpike in Mercer County will be restricted to one lane for up to six weeks. The normal complement of two eastbound travel lanes across the overpass will be maintained. The overpass sustained damage earlier today when a truck crashed and became engulfed in flames beneath the overpass. To ensure the safety of motorists, NJDOT will prohibit travel on one of the two westbound lanes provided by the overpass. A new I-195 overpass that is being built in connection with the widening of …
Friday, August 10, 2012
The intersection of Route 130 and Route 571 will be getting a camera by the year's end.
Before the end of the year East Windsor will have a new red light camera at the intersection of Route 130 and Route 571, according to the township and the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The camera was approved by the NJDOT in April after the township suggested its location, said NJDOT spokesman Joe Dee. East Windsor Mayor Janice Mironov said the intersection was a primary concern for the town because of the amount of traffic that passes through. “Many vehicles use that area as an alternative to the turnpike since it doesn’t have tolls,” Mironov said. “It [the camera] serves as a supplement to local policing and as a safety tool for that area.” A specific date for the installation of the new cameras has not been set, but Mironov …
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
The roadway should be reopened Wednesday night, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation.
Hightstown’s Route 33 lane closures on the bridge over Peddie Lake will come to an end Wednesday night, but the truck detours will remain in place until the project is finished. Pedestrians should continue to use the southbound side of the bridge, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The lanes were reduced down to two in July to work on the damaged sidewalks and parapets on the sides of the bridge, and work will continue on the drainage and stone wall facing of the bridge, according to the NJDOT. After the project is completed, which is anticipated to be this fall, some overnight lane closures will be needed to resurface and restripe the roadway. The weight limit on trucks more than seven tons will remain in effect …
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
The 12-week pilot project will restrict left and U-turns on Route 1 at Washington Road and Harrison Street.
The pilot project restricting left turns and U-turns on Route 1 at Washington Road and Harrison Street will begin by Saturday, according the New Jersey Department of Transporation. The project will continue for approximately 12 weeks. The new traffic pattern will affect residents and commuters who travel in and out of Princeton. When the pilot begins, drivers will not be able to turn left from Route 1 north onto Harrison or Washington. Instead, drivers can use Alexander Road to go into Princeton, or Scudder’s Mill Road to Route 1 south. The New Jersey Department of Transportation is trying to reduce congestion at those intersections where the rightmost of three lanes becomes crowded with motorists waiting to make left turns, particularly …
Friday, July 27, 2012
The 12-week pilot project will restrict left and U-turns on Route 1 at Washington Road and Harrison Street.
A pilot project to restrict left turns and U-turns on Route 1 at Washington Road and Harrison Street in West Windsor will begin on Monday, Aug. 6 and continue for approximately 12 weeks, according to the West Windsor Police Department. The new traffic pattern will affect residents and commuters who travel in and out of Princeton. When the pilot begins, drivers may no longer turn left from Route 1 north onto Harrison or Washington. Instead, drivers will be directed north to Scudder’s Mill Road and onto Route 1 south. The New Jersey Department of Transportation seeks to reduce congestion at those intersections where the rightmost of three lanes becomes crowded with motorists waiting to make left turns, particularly during peak travel periods…
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
The traffic changes will start Wednesday night, according to the NJDOT.
The state Department of Transportation is moving to the next stage of reconstruction of Route 33 over Peddie Lake, and shifting the traffic lanes to accommodate the work, according to a news release. The lane shifts will begin Wednesday night, according to the NJDOT. However, if it rains Wednesday, the lane shifts will be postponed to Thursday. The southbound travel land on Route 33 will be reopened, and the northbound right-turn lane will close, shifting the traffic to the southbound lanes, the NJDOT said. Two lanes will be open, one in each direction, at all times. The NJDOT said the northbound lane that is open will be combined as a turn lane and through lane, and pedestrian traffic will be allowed on the southbound side of the bridge …
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
The new start date is July 5.
The Route 33 bridge project scheduled to start Thursday has been pushed back until next week, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. NJ DOT spokesman Joe Dee said the contractor is still ordering supplies. The anticipated start date is July 5. Dee would not elaborate on the details of the project or detour, stating a press release would be issued early next week with more information. Last week the Borough Council established a seven-ton weight limit for the bridge, between Stockton and Franklin streets, through resolution for the duration of the construction. Large trucks will be kept on major roads, and those over seven tons will not be able to access the downtown, said Borough Administrator Michael Theokas. In …
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
East Windsor among 21 municipalities ordered to suspend ticketing.
East Windsor is one of 21 New Jersey municipalities that was ordered to suspend the issuance of summonses from its red light enforcement cameras Tuesday. The state Department of Transportation made the call based on video evidence provided by cameras placed at intersections, officials said. The decision to suspend the issuance of summonses was made because the legislation that authorizes the cameras under a pilot program requires a formula to determine the proper duration of the yellow light in a traffic signal that differs from the formula most state roads already use. State officials said most yellow lights follow the legally required engineering and safety standards in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, which requires a …
Charles Cohen
12:12 am on Saturday, March 9, 2013
Guess what everyone, the police chief of Lawrenceville announced that there are MORE accidents with the red light cameras not less. The problem in East Windsor is the Mayor and council vote for these revenue producing items, the police enforce the regulations like the good guestapo that they are, and finally the Kangeroo Court with its Guilty until proven innocent set of rules, makes sure that … more ›